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2017 has been a turbulent year for the Greater Toronto Area housing market. With the sales on a decline and the prices of detached homes slouching from earlier this year it has been surprising to see the GTA condo market’s unrelenting resilience in the midst of it all. In fact, many including the market watchers will tell you that it’s a truly surprising turn of events considering all the turmoil that the housing market is encountering.
With all the steps taken to slow it down the condominium market still seems to emerge triumphant in the housing market improvement. On the other hand, economists ...

Admittedly, there have been numerous strides and changes being effected in the real estate industry over the past couple of years. Most of which have been favorable to a vast majority of the industry players if not all. And just when we get all comfortable and think that we have seen it all and nothing could possibly dazzle us anymore, something new and better springs up and sweeps us off our feet yet again. One such momentous change is no doubt the new listing platform that is set to be launched anytime in the third quarter of this year ...

The wait is finally over for Water's Edge Condominiums in the popular Etobicoke Waterfront area. The builder has just released floors 2 thru 20 for VIP access. Sitting at the majestic shores of Humber Bay with spectacular lake and city views as well as resort inspired amenitites, Water's Edge condominiums will be a luxurious place to call home.
We currently have an exciting VIP opportunity at Water's Edge Condominiums. Along with VIP Pricing, Limited-Time Incentives also include Free Assignment, Right to Lease During Occupancy, One Free Parking (select units), One Free Locker, Capped Fees, Extended Deposit Structure, Free Vertical Blinds and Glass Tile ...

Downsized living spaces are becoming more and more popular over time with more and more people embracing the thought of living in much smaller apartments to either save on rent, be within minute's reach of the bustling downtown areas or enjoy the cozy charm that only comes with living in a pint-sized apartment. However, with a tiny apartment comes the misconception that decoration should focus more on functionality rather than the design which isn't entirely true as it involves striking a balance between filling your home with items that fit your needs whilst highlighting your personal aesthetic. Below ...

The real estate industry has become a bone to contend with over the past couple of years. Between being considered as part of an individual’s retirement nest egg and being a source of personal wealth, it isn’t that hard to see why more and more people seem to be more vested in the cause now more than ever. And as the increasing interest in real estate continues to surge on upwards, Canadians also seem to have tagged along not to be left behind by the bandwagon as they increasingly come to realize the vast value that lies in diversifying ...

Purchasing your first condo can be an exhilarating time. Not just because you are thrilled by the prospect of owning your own space filled with high end finishes and in the best location that real estate has to offer, but because you can’t help but spend hours ruminating whether or not you are going about your first condo purchase the right way. You don’t have to go far to stumble on someone who tells you the tale of how they bought their first condo from a builder who turned out to practice unsafe construction, or the unit they bought ...

I’ll never forget the feel of her wet nose, the curly texture of her beautiful dark black hair or the five pound weight of her body which I could gingerly place under my right arm. Her name was Lucy. She was a miniature poodle and the crowning jewel of my new marriage and new one bedroom condo. We bought Lucy five months after we purchased and moved into our matrimonial abode. At first she was a gorgeous little puppy that all of our neighbors adored. They would coo at her, cuddle her, and even buy treats for her ...

Condo living in Toronto and the GTA is in demand. Why not? When you buy a condo in Toronto or the GTA you can bank on an awesome location, ease of living and more often than not, the most on trend interior design. Of course sometimes when you choose condo living you have to sacrifice a bit on space. Not necessarily living space, but definitely storage space may be in short supply. But does this really have to be the case? Does having your dream condo mean having nowhere to put your beloved photo albums, knick Knacks, and off-season gear ...

You have taken the leap and decided to expand your family and your little one will be arriving in no time. Or perhaps you are heading in the opposite direction and your family is getting smaller as your youngest finally heads off to university. Either way, it might be time to move. You may need to upgrade to a larger condo unit or down grade to a smaller, more manageable unit.
You find a real estate agent with the highest level of experience and industry know how in the condo market and you ask her to find your ...

Imagine waking up every workday morning and doing the usual run around routine of getting ready, eating breakfast, wrangling the kiddos and walking the dog, but then, just as you head for the front door to start your commute to work, you realize that you need to look no further than your front room to begin meeting with clients. This is the reality of those who have taken part in the trend of buying live-work condo spaces. Such individuals have found the key to work-life balance and it rests in their front door both literally and figuratively.
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